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GV08 HVC

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

287,747 mi
Last recorded287,747 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 HVC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 287,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad sensor wire broken

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil on gearbox drive shaft area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor chip and split (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 287,728 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad sensor wire broken

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil on gearbox drive shaft area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor chip and split (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 283,471 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil at gearbox drive shaft area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering Rack bellow oily and pipe above

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil present (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip Small split (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 283,439 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Holes in bellow and twisted (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil at gearbox drive shaft area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering Rack bellow oily and pipe above

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil present (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip Small split (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Box support bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 277,065 miles

Central Rear Spare tyre badly deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 9 Feb 2024 277,065 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Spare tyre badly deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Jan 2023 169,085 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 169,064 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 163,050 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed door cant open from the inside (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner inner rack joint slight play

Offside Rear light cracked but not showing any light through

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 163,048 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed door cant open from the inside (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner inner rack joint slight play

Offside Rear light cracked but not showing any light through

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 148,037 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 147,944 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 138,425 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 134,102 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 130,197 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 130,191 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 126,630 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 119,406 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 108,795 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 92,224 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 74,054 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f ABS wire chafed

Pass 2 Jun 2011 56,385 miles

offside indicator repeater lens missing

Fail 2 Jun 2011 56,385 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside indicator repeater lens missing

How Reliable is the Citroen Dispatch?

Based on 1,114,316 MOT tests across 87,828 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
8,093
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
87,828
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,685
Registration plate lamp not working 26,287
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26,227
position lamp(s) not working 24,481
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 15,659
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GV08 HVC is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2008 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 102,636 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Dispatch fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,685 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV08 HVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Dispatch typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GV08 HVC is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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